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Minnesota DNR Solicits Lodging for S-211 Portable Pumps Course in Cloquet, MN

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for single occupancy lodging to support the S-211 Portable Pumps Course in Cloquet, MN. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Buyer contacts: Sheri A. Karpenko (solicitation), Cassandra DeMillo (billing) - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 45 single occupancy lodging rooms per night for two nights (September 9 and 10) in Cloquet, MN - Total of up to 90 room-nights - Lodging must include secure luggage storage - Requirements: - Facilities must comply with ADA accessibility, fire safety, and COVID-19 protocols - Only room rental is covered by the State; all other charges are the responsibility of attendees - Facilities must be clean, well-maintained, and within the specified geographic area - The State reserves the right to inspect facilities and may request health inspection reports - Preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses - Strict compliance with Minnesota state contracting laws, including prohibitions on certain substances (e.g., PFAS, triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ether) - No specific OEMs or lodging vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified lodging providers in the Cloquet, MN area.

Description

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for single occupancy lodging for up to 45 attendees on September 9 and 10, 2026, in Cloquet, Minnesota. The procurement is for lodging services as specified in the attached sample contract, including Exhibit C and Exhibit C Supplement 1. The contract term is anticipated from August 18, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Bidders must submit responses through the Supplier Portal by August 18, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT.

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